In-depth investigations of focused topics in music history (encompassing art, popular, and folk musics), approached through musicological and interdisciplinary lenses. The topic may address a specific composer, group, movement, era, or genre, or a particular theme or issue in the discourse. Promotes skills in historical thinking, interpretation and analysis, research, scholarly reading, writing and/or speaking, and critical thinking. This course is primarily for music majors who have completed MUS 140 and 141, but others with a background in music may be eligible with consent of the instructor.
| Distribution Area | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 265 and MUS 266 or consent of instructor | 1 course |
Fall Semester information
Matthew Balensuela390A: Topics:Mozart
A survey of the life and accomplishments of Wolfgang Mozart. The course will emphasize (1) Mozart's musical style and development as seen in the analysis of specific works; (2) Mozart's musical achievements in the context of his time; and (3) how issues of race, gender, identity, and social justice have been discussed in Mozart's music, particularly in his operas.